Day: March 24, 2025

Finland remains the happiest country in the world: Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place

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Finland remains the country with the happiest people in the world. The country in the far north of Europe secures the top spot in the global happiness rankings for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and three other northern countries, as in the previous year. Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place. The Netherlands is back in the top five, in fifth place, while Costa Rica (6) and Mexico (10) make it into the top ten…

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Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks

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Pope Francis left the hospital after pneumonia and returned to the Vatican after five weeks. Doctors continue to recommend rest and therapy. After more than five weeks of hospital treatment, Pope Francis is allowed to return to the Vatican. According to the doctors treating him, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church will be discharged from the Gemelli Clinic on Sunday. Francis’ condition has steadily improved recently. He can, therefore, live in his residence in the Vatican again, said the doctor Sergio Alfieri. He will continue to receive medical care…

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Cash, cell phone or card? This is how Austrians prefer to pay

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How do Austrians prefer to pay? According to a recent survey by bank99, in which 400 people took part, cash remains the preferred payment method, especially for smaller amounts (75 percent), trade services (66 percent) and restaurant visits (60 percent). Nevertheless, debit cards also play an important role, for example, at petrol stations (49%), clothing stores (47%) and supermarkets (43%). Payment behaviour: Women prefer cash, and men prefer digital payment methodsHowever, there are differences between the sexes: Women prefer cash more often, while men increasingly use credit cards or smartphone…

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